Juru Energy, Partners to Drill Two Wells in Sindh, Pakistan

Jura Energy has announced that drilling operations at Ayesha-1 and Haleema-1 exploratory wells in the Badin IV South block, Sindh, Pakistan is expected to commence in December 2013.

The Badin IV South block lies in the Lower Indus Basin petroleum fairway and covers an area of 1,265 km2.

Ayesha-1

The Ayesha-1 well is planned to be drilled to a total depth of 2,400m. The Ayesha-1 Prospect is delineated on 3D seismic, with the primary objectives being the Lower Goru A, B and C sands of Cretaceous age. The Upper Goru sands produce oil, gas and condensate in several existing fields situated in the vicinity of Ayesha-1, which is located 7 km from existing pipeline infrastructure.

Haleema-1

The Haleema-1 well is planned to be drilled to a total depth of 1,800m. The well will also target the Lower Goru A, B and C sands to test the hydrocarbon potential of the structure delineated on 3D and 2D seismic. Haleema-1 is located approx. 10 km from existing pipeline infrastructure.

Jura holds a 27.5% working interest in Badin IV South through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Frontier Holdings. Other partners are Gulf Petroleum International Ltd and Petroleum Exploration (PVT) Limited. 

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